Friday, December 24, 2010

Light for Today: For to us a child is born, to us a child is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

We are grateful for eyes that can see and ponder, for taste buds that know the pleasures of eating and drinking, for hands that hold, and touch and feel, for ears that can delight in music and the voice of a friend, for a nose that can smell the aroma of newly mown grass or delicious food, and also can breathe the air that gives us life. We are grateful for the eyes of faith, for believing in the presence of God, giving us hope in our darkest day's, encouraging us to listen to our spirit's hunger, and reminding us to trust in the blessings of God in our most empty day's. Yes, we are grateful!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Only five days until Christmas! Are you ready? Is your heart ready? Have you decorated your heart with glad tidings and cheer? Do you have an inner glow that develops through loving Jesus and living in a way that is pleasing to Him? That is more important than your decorated house.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

I read a little something yesterday that impressed me greatly. This little writing said our attitude must be one of complete reliance on God and when we get to this point there is nothing easier than that. Our difficulties come when we try to usurp the authority of the Holy Spirit. When I can completely rely on God and I know my Father cares, then I can watch and anticipate how He will unravel my problems.

Light for Today: Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you...Let not your heart be troubled. John 14:27

Monday, December 13, 2010

We sang an old hymn in church yesterday that we've sang thousands of times before but it spoke to my heart like never before. "The Cross Is Not Greater" written by Ballington Booth a very long time ago. Here are the words to the first verse and the chorus. If you know it sing it and be inspired.

The cross that He gave may be heavy,But it ne're outweighs His grace.The storm that I feared may surround me,But it ne're excludes His face.

The cross is not greater than His grace,The storm cannot hide His blessed face;I am satisfied to knowThat with Jesus here below,I can conquer every foe.

I was especially inspired with the last phrase: That with Jesus here below, I can conquer EVERY foe. What a wonderful encouragement.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

One of my very favorite things is sharing a cup of coffee with a dear friend and having some heart~to~heart conversation. Sharing my life's joys, sorrows, disappointments and dreams with someone special is truly heart warming. Take time for a chat with someone dear to you during this busy Christmas season.

Light for Today: A word spoken in due season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Is Jesus coming to visit you today? What will you discuss? Will you thank Him for all the many blessing you receive? Will you tell Him you love Him? Will you tell Him your sorrows and ask His advice? Jesus will help you with anything and everything. Jesus is the most wonderful friend you can have. He is MY best friend.

Light for Today: Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:2

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

No matter what is happening in your life right now do not be troubled. Don't let your soul be sad. Christmas is a time for joy. All hearts should be glad. Jesus, our Savior was born! The one that came to die for our sins. He is the only one that can rescue us from all our troubles. REJOICE.

Light for Today: We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. Psalm 20:5

Monday, December 6, 2010

As you walk down the busy hallways of the mall, full of many Christmas shoppers, be sure to smile at the people. Christmas is a hard time for many. Smiling will make your shopping twice as sweet and you just might make the day brighter for someone. Smiling is cheap so why not!

Light for Today: The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Christmas time involves lots of hustle and bustle. We may as well admit it that it is easy to become stressed out in the midst of it all. We want to buy the right present for our loved ones and bake lots of delicious treats to give away. It takes lots of time. If we are not careful we can become uptight. This season let's make it our goal to stay unruffled when others around us are stressed and also to have forbearance towards those that are ruffled.

Light for Today: If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength. Proverbs 24:1

About Me

I am a wife to my best friend and mother to two adult sons. One is married to a wonderful Mexican girl and the other to a lovely Filipina. Our life is truly blessed with much culture. I am a soapcrafter, and I create personal care products. I bake for Farmer's Market and do craft shows. I also enjoy designing and making cards. I enjoy a simple lifestyle and living within our financial budget. Most of all I am passionately in love with Jesus. The years have taught me that life is a learning and growing experience with peaks and valleys. But through it all, the good and the bad, Jesus has been by my side. My wish is to be a Quiet Light overflowing with God's love.